Abstract: A modular landscape timber system used generally to construct retaining walls and boxed gardens having a plurality of vertically aligned layers of modular first members having ends with ball and socket joint portions that interfit with one another, a plurality of braces, and a plurality of spikes that are driven through the braces on an incline to fasten the ends of the timber members together with a resulting joint that resists rotational movement. The system further includes a deadman joint that serves to maintain the vertical alignment of the layers of first members.

Abstract: A covered walkway system for a parking lot of a store such as a supermarket having a covered walkway across the front of the store, covered branch walkways extending out from the cross walkway into the lot, parking spaces marked off at opposite sides of the branch walkways, and covered corrals for shopping carts extending out from the sides of the branch walkways.

Abstract: A composite girder is described which has a steel Wide Flange beam with the top flange of the Wide Flange beam being embedded in a reinforced concrete compression member that completely encases the top flange of the Wide Flange beam and also encases a portion of the web of the Wide Flange beam adjacent the top flange. The composite girder is intended for use in constructing parking garages and has a unique slope of the upper surface on the concrete compression member to permit drainage of floors constructed when pre-stressed, precast concrete double tees are utilized to span the distance between adjacent composite girders. Apparatus and a method for forming the composite girder in the field have been devised which include the erection of a temporary concrete form support above the steel Wide Flange beam and the pouring of the concrete to form the concrete compression member while the temporary form is in place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to office panelling systems and in particular to office panelling systems having improved construction. The frame of the panels provides an improved electrical power feed arrangement within the panel as well as more convenient access to power outlets within the panel. The frame is also designed for enhanced cooperation with filing cabinets and filing bins to provide lower support for such cabinets and bins when hung from the office panel, particularly when the bin or cabinet is intermediary vertical supports of the frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in office panelling systems and the distribution of wires therethrough. A specialty lay-in wire is stackable above other panels and has an open channel for receiving wires, cables and the like without threading through the panels.

Abstract: The present invention entails an attic stair insulating cover made of a strong, lightweight insulating material such as polyurethane having a first insulating section and a second insulating section that are attachable to form a main insulating section. The insulating cover includes hinge assemblies that mount the insulating cover at the attic stair opening for positioning the attic stair insulating cover between an open and closed position. Each hinge assembly includes a partially hollow hinge arm that is molded onto the insulating cover. A removable axis pin connects the hinge arm to a block mounted adjacent to the attic opening. The hinge assembly axis is horizontally spaced from the main insulating cover and is also vertically spaced above the attic floor. A gasket recess extends along a bottom edge of the insulating cover with a gasket fitted into the recess and extending therefrom.

Abstract: A method of constructing a simulated marble, granite or other stone wall utilizes thin slabs of stone. An existing wall is smoothed and a plurality of wood supports or spacers are attached thereto in a random pattern. The wall is coated with a suitable adhesive adjacent the wood supports or spacers. Slabs of stone are pressed into the adhesive with the lower edges resting on the wood supports or spacers. After setting of the adhesive, the wood supports or spacers are removed and the space between the blocks are filled with stone chips cemented thereto. The materials for practicing the method are generally available as scrap from stone cutters and monument makers.

Abstract: An improved roof covering system (10) includes roof panels (12), joint areas (14), joint covers (16), and securing assemblies (18). The joint covers (16) include transversely extending locking tabs (40). The securing assembly includes clips (36) having vertically oriented slots (38) for engaging the tabs (40). The cover (16) is thereby secured over the joint (14) in weathertight relationship without the use of exposed fasteners while preventing longitudinal movement between the joints (14) and covers (16).

Abstract: A door having a door core construction having a front face and a rear face which are both planar, and at least one window opening formed in said front and rear faces, both the front face and the rear face being entirely covered by a transparent covering layer.In an alternative embodiment the door construction may comprise a door core having at least one aperture extending between a front and rear surface of the door core, the aperture being closed by a pair of panes, one pane being mounted so as to have an outer surface contiguous with the front surface of the door core and the other pane being mounted so as to have an outer surface contiguous with the rear surface of the door core, a front and rear surface covering layer covering the front and rear surfaces respectively of the core and having an aperture of smaller dimensions than the pane mounted in the surface covered thereby so that the peripheral margin of said pane is also covered by said covering layer.

Abstract: A panel fastener construction is used for fastening a plurality of building panels to a primary structure with a uniform gap interposed between each vertically adjacent panels. The panel fastener construction comprises a plurality pair of upper and lower upward supporting hooks provided on the primary structure with the upper and lower upward supporting hooks vertically spaced from each other, and a pair of upper and lower downward catching hooks provided on the exterior side of each panel for engagement with the upper and lower upward supporting hooks, respectively, of the primary structure. The height of the downward hooks is slightly less than the inter-panel gap.

Abstract: Modular shutter constructed of modular components including side rails, end rails, and a central generally planar panel member, and including a stabilizing member disposed between the edge of said central panel member and adjacent end rails and connectable therebetween for maintaining the relative positioning therebetween and including a portion for covering any gap between the edge of said central panel member and the adjacent end rail.

Abstract: A prefabricated living quarters structure (10) adapted to be received within an existing building such as a garage (12) attached to an existing house (14), the structure being comprised of a plurality of wall panels (28) which are joined together to define the exterior walls of the structure (10), the structure having overall dimensions only slightly smaller than the building (12) within which it is received so that the structure (10) essentially fully occupies the space of the existing building (12) within which it is received; the structure being particularly intended for use by the handicapped and having full living facilities therein, such as a complete bathroom unit (30), the structure (10) having means placing the same in communication with the exterior thereof and also with the interior of a house (14) to which the garage (12) which receives the structure (10) is attached.

Abstract: An aseismatic support includes a mass of silicone gel disposed between supported and supporting portions. The silicone gel is plastically deformable under slow movements such as those induced by thermal expansions and stiff under fast movements such as movements caused by earthquakes. The aseismatic support therefore accomodates both thermal and earthquake induced movements.

Abstract: The suspended security ceiling system includes a plurality of elongated ceiling panels having a planar web section and rail portions extending along the opposite side edges of the web section, a pair of channel-shaped wall mounts mounted on the opposed walls of a room, such as a prison or jail cell, and having an upper laterally extending flange and a lower laterally extending flange on which one end of a ceiling panel rests. The ceiling panels are held in place by channel-shaped retainer clips which are arranged to snap in between the upper and lower flanges of the wall supports at locations between the ceiling panel rails and have a lower leg which bears against the surface of the web sections of the ceiling panels to clamp them against the lower flanges of the wall supports. For larger rooms requiring ceiling panels end to end, generally inverted T-shaped intermediate supports suspended from ceiling joists or other overhead support and extending parallel to the wall supports are used.

Abstract: A panel assembly including a plurality of roof deck panels assembled in side-by-side relationship and secured to roof supports with each panel including a plurality of parallel and spaced apart perforated flat sections. Each flat section is separated from its adjacent flat section by a rib section, and has a width as measured in the plane of the flat section at least three times and preferably five times greater than the width of the rib section. Lengths of insulation are positioned between adjacent ribs and a wire mesh spacer is positioned within the space between each perforated flat section and the insulation to maintain the insulation in spaced relationship to the flat section. Insulation cover plates may also be included between adjacent ribs.

Abstract: A method and system for applying a water gathering and channeling roof covering onto the upper roof of a building, which roof is at least slightly pitched, wherein fully annealed sheets of at least 99% titanium with a thickness of less than 0.020 inches are preformed into roof pans with right hand and left hand edges thereof formed into matching, longitudinally extending standing seam elements. The pans are placed in adjacent, abutting relationship with one another and joined together by press fitting adjacent standing seam elements into a standing seam extending along the roof's pitch and forming a water collecting trough for gathering potable rain water.

Abstract: A knockdown roof platform for use on an inclined roof comprising a table structure an upper flat table top. The table structure has a hollowed area on its underside. Struts are formed integral inside the hollowed area on an underside of the upper flat table top. An upright leg structure is positioned at one end of the table structure having an upper flat table surface positioned in a common plane with the upper flat table top. A hinge connects the table structure and the upright leg structure in assembly together. Collapsible locking brackets further secure the table structure and the upright leg structure in assembly. The collapsible locking brackets are being adjustable to secure the table structure and the upright leg structure in right angular relation thereby positioning the upper flat table top co-planar with the upper flat table top on the table structure.

Abstract: A holdown connection including a single element holdown connector formed from a single metal sheet member requiring no welding for connecting a wood stud member to an anchoring means such as a concrete foundation or another structural member. Three sides of the connector are joined at 90.degree. to each other along a rigid corner bend line. A holding seat member overlaps with a held seat member so that a held edge of the held seat member is in close engagement with a substantial portion of the length of the rigid bend line of the holding seat member. Bending slots formed in the back and side members are limited in length.

Abstract: This invention relates to an interior panel unit having a structure in which a plurality of rectangular floor base members to be installed on a foundation floor of a room are connected to each other by base joint members. A plurality of fundamental support members having the same height and a plurality of connecting support members having the same height as that of the fundamental support members are located on each floor base member. Each floor panel member supported by the fundamental support members and the connecting support members is arranged to assure a predetermined space with the corresponding floor base member. Cables and various types of equipment which constitute an office-automation system are mounted in the space defined by the floor panel member and the floor base member. The space defined by the floor panel member and the floor base member is partitioned by vertical and horizontal separator members. The cables and various types of equipment are appropriately arranged in the partitioned space.

Abstract: A building element for masonry walls, particularly load-carrying walls in the foundation walls of dwellings and industrial premises and in outer walls, such as in outbuilding, the element comprises a core of insulating materials, surrounded by side members that are respectively the inner and outer side of the finished wall. Massive end members are cast in connection with the side members. Side members are made completely with concrete or of other strong materials which can easily withstand vertical and lateral loads. The end members are made of lightweight concrete or similar materials. The end members are located to connect the inner and outer walls and at the same time provide good insulation characteristics.